Johnstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15901

Cambria County, Pennsylvania — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,190
1,092/sq mi
$27,121
Median income
$20,800
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johnstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,092
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,190 residents, producing a population density of 1,092 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15901 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15901 sits at $27,121 (65% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,217. The poverty rate stands at 39.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $20,800 (91% below the state average) with median rent at $510 per month, and 42.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 15901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15901.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15901, Johnstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,190

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

1,092

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15901?

51.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 17.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$27,121

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$25,217

Per Capita Income

39.2%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$27,121 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,630

Total Housing Units

1,964

Occupied Units

666

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.4%
Renter 57.6%

$20,800

Median Home Value

-91% vs state

$510

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 15901, employing approximately 3,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,204,000.

281

Businesses

3,405

Employees

$155.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 49 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 48 17.1%
Finance and insurance 33 11.7%
Retail trade 31 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 29 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.9%
Manufacturing 9 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.2%
Information 7 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Construction 6 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15901 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15901 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15902 Johnstown, PA 12,513 1.9 mi
15906 Johnstown, PA 11,144 3.5 mi
15945 Parkhill, PA 198 3.2 mi
15928 Davidsville, PA 1,974 6.1 mi
15904 Johnstown, PA 16,608 4.0 mi
15905 Johnstown, PA 21,226 4.4 mi
15909 Johnstown, PA 5,611 6.1 mi
15953 Seanor, PA 83 8.3 mi
15951 Saint Michael, PA 453 7.5 mi
15956 South Fork, PA 2,739 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15901 in?
ZIP code 15901 (Johnstown) is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Cambria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cambria-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15901?
ZIP code 15901 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 4,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15901?
The median household income in ZIP 15901 is $27,121, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15901?
The median home value in ZIP 15901 is $20,800, which is 93% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15901 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15901?
ZIP code 15901 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 3,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15901 are: Other services (except public administration) (49), Health care and social assistance (48), Finance and insurance (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15901?
In ZIP code 15901, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15901?
In ZIP code 15901, approximately 42.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15901 is 39.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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